Timeline for Why are accident rates higher on smaller aircraft?
Current License: CC BY-SA 4.0
5 events
| when toggle format | what | by | license | comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2018 at 22:43 | comment | added | CrossRoads | Simulated terrain views based on GPS position and altitude is also becoming common, mimicking the infrared views found on more expensive planes. Bigger planes may have radar too for better avoidance of weather. | |
| May 5, 2018 at 22:40 | comment | added | CrossRoads | Small planes (my definition of small, 2-4-6 seats, vs FAA definition, which is anything up to 12,500 lbs) have autopilot as well. Avionics in small aircraft can be pretty advanced. Affordable Flight Management Systems (FMS) give us the same capability as the big iron. Only thing missing is the autoland in zero-zero conditions, and capability to land in 50 and 100 foot ceilings. The larger small planes are often flown commercially and may be better equipped for the lower ceiling approaches. We with IFR ratings have to fly a minimum number of approaches to stay current to able to file IFR. | |
| May 5, 2018 at 17:49 | comment | added | nexus_2006 | @Mazura - no, not at all. ATC is like a traffic cop, but the driver still guides the vehicle. | |
| May 5, 2018 at 17:17 | comment | added | Mazura | Don't forget auto pilot. And can't ATC land some planes from the tower? | |
| May 4, 2018 at 14:59 | history | answered | CrossRoads | CC BY-SA 4.0 |